Ben Taylor was drafted No. 111 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft out of Virginia Tech. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #111
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 49
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1438th at Virginia Tech
The pick
How Ben Taylor came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Virginia Tech
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 49
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1438th among Virginia Tech picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1393% of career value
- Final season
- 20064 years after the draft
Around pick 111
Who came off the board on either side of Ben Taylor.
Purdue
Wisconsin
Ohio
Kansas
Virginia Tech in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Virginia Tech
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ben Taylor in the 2002 NFL Draft
Ben Taylor is a Linebacker out of Virginia Tech selected No. 111 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft. 49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Virginia Tech has produced 129 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ben Taylor drafted?
Ben Taylor was selected No. 111 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/ben-taylor.
What college did Ben Taylor play for?
Ben Taylor played college football at Virginia Tech in the ACC. See every Virginia Tech draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/virginia-tech-hokies.
How did Ben Taylor's NFL career turn out?
49 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/ben-taylor.